Up all night

I wish

They were all going on the Alan Carr, the chatty man show and they were all nervous. As they sat down on the sofa and started to talk about the band they relaxed.

Harry had to reveal that he got grounded for a week after he said that Matt would get so much pussy on stage when Matt won the X-factor. He didn't think their mics would pick up on it but he learned a valuable lesson. He would cover his microphone from now on.

They talked about when they went to the USA to shoot their music video for What's makes you beautiful a few weeks back. It had been an amazing experience. Louis had actually been pulled over by the LAPD when he was driving the van in the video.

They got asked about the girls in the video and if they dated any of them. Alan asked Harry directly.
"The girls in the video were lovely." Harry answered.

Alan didn't stop there. He asked if he didn't get someone's number.
"The girls in the video were lovely." Harry repeated.

Alan showed baby pictures of all of them and he and Zayn finished off with a dance-off. Altogether they had a great appearance on the show.

They went home and went to bed early. They had to be in the studio first thing in the morning to record a new song.

Both Louis and Niall sighed unhappily when they had read the new lyrics but they didn't say anything. Harry gave them a sad pout.

Liam sang the intro before Zayn started the first verse.

Na, na, na, na, na
Na, na, na, na, na

He takes your hand, I die a little
I watch your eyes, and I'm in riddles
Why can't you look at me like that?

Liam continued.

(Na, na, na, na, na)
When you walk by, I try to say it
But then I freeze and never do it
My tongue gets tied, the words get trapped

Harry sang the pre-chorus once again.

I hear the beat of my heart getting louder whenever I'm near you

He continued with the chorus while the rest of them sang in the background. They all knew the drill by now.

But I see you, with him, slow dancing
Tearing me apart 'cause you don't see
Whenever you kiss him, I'm breaking

Zayn finished off the chorus.

Oh, how I wish that was me

Liam did the interlude.

Na, na, na, na, na
Na, na, na, na, na

Niall got to sing part of the second verse but Harry sang the last line.

He looks at you the way that I would
Does all the things I know that I could
If only time could just turn back

Harry and Zayn did the pre-chorus together.

'Cause I got three little words that I've always been dying to tell you

Harry sang the chorus again with the rest of them but finished it off by himself.

But I see you, with him, slow dancing
Tearing me apart 'cause you don't see
Whenever you kiss him, I'm breaking
Oh, how I wish that was me

The bridge was Harry and Zayn's. Harry felt bad for getting the biggest part of all the songs so far while Louis hardly got anything. He didn't like it. It made him sad. He decided to call Simon as soon as he could.

With my hands on your waist while we dance in the moonlight
I wish it was me that you'll call later on 'cause you wanna say good night

In the last chorus, they mixed it up a little. Liam and Zayn sang first.

('Cause I see you, with him, slow dancing
Tearing me apart 'cause you don't see)

Then they all sang with them.

But I see you, with him, slow dancing
Tearing me apart 'cause you don't see
Whenever you kiss him, I'm breaking

Harry and Zayn finished the song together.

Oh, how I wish
Oh, how I wish
Oh, how I wish that was me
Oh, how I wish that was me

Harry excused himself to go to the bathroom. He picked up his phone when he was by himself and called Simon.
"Hello Harry, what can I do for you?"

"Uhm, hi. The songs are great, I was just wondering if we could switch it up a little, let the others sing more, especially Niall and Louis. They have great voices, they all have and we're a band you know?" Harry said in a small voice.

Simon let out a humorless laugh.
"Are you questioning my expertise, Harry?"

"No, of course not!" Harry hurried to say.

"That's wise of you. I know this business and I know what will sell records. I'm making you a popstar Harry. You should be grateful." Simon snorted.

"And I am! I just thought that it would be fairer if everyone got a chance to shine." Harry said with a shaky voice.

"I suggest you believe me when I say that I know what's best. Everyone is replaceable Harry. Even you." Simon answered and hung up on him.

That didn't go well. Had he made everything worse now? He had to come clean and tell the boys what he had done. He had the best of intentions but he might have messed things up. He went back inside the rehearsal studio with his head hung low. The guys were on their way out.
"What happened to you? Diarrhea?" Niall smirked.

Louis took one look at him and pushed the guys to the side so he could reach him. He wrapped his arms around him and Harry hugged him back.
"What happened baby?"

"I think I did something stupid. I messed up. I'm sorry guys." Harry answered, close to tears.

"Just tell us, sweetie." Louis said and looked at him.

"I called Simon." Harry confessed and bit his lower lip.

"And?" Liam asked.

"And I told him that everyone in this band is an amazing singer and asked him to divide the lyrics between all of us and he asked me if I was questioning his expertise and told me that he knew best. I'm sorry." Harry sighed.

"Thanks for trying Harry. That means a lot." Niall said.

"Your heart was in the right place even if it's not a good idea to piss off Simon." Zayn said.

"Thanks love. Let's go home." Louis said and took his hand.